Simon Clegg instructed in case involving a walker who was killed by cattle.

The matter arose out of an attack by cattle on a couple that were out walking their two border terriers across a public right of way across Ivescar Farm at Chapel-Le-Dale, North Yorkshire. The couple were attacked by cattle that were grazing in the field with calves at foot and the 82 year old man tragically died as a result.

Pleadings and putting to proof – an update

An appeal case from the High Court has clarified the position post-Hussain v Amin Charters in respect of road traffic insurers putting claimants to proof due to concerns about fraud. Simon Clegg takes a closer look a the case and draws some helpful conclusions.